asked the Minister for Justice the number of High Court summonses issued in which a claim was made under the Illegitimate Children (Affiliation Orders) Act, 1931, as amended, in each of the years 1971 to 1979.
Written Answers. - Illegitimate Children Legislation.
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The information requested happens to be readily available for the years 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979 and is as follows:
Year |
Number of High Court summonses issued |
1973 |
0 |
1975 |
5 |
1976 |
3 |
1977 |
4 |
1978 |
7 |
1979 |
9 |
The figures for the remaining years are being complied and I will forward them to the Deputy as soon as possible.